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Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Urgent Care becomes Same Day Clinic with new scheduling option

RED WING, Minn. — Red Wing area residents who need to see a health care provider urgently will soon have a different option. Beginning Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing will change its Urgent Care department to a Same Day Clinic.

The Same Day Clinic is open seven days a week. Patients of all ages may schedule an appointment or walk-in Monday - Friday from Noon to 7:30 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Patients using the Same Day Clinic will enter using the main entrance of the medical center and check-in at the main registration desk instead of using the Emergency Department entrance.

“If we’re not able to schedule a same day appointment for a patient with his or her primary care provider, or another primary care provider, then our Same Day Clinic may be a great option, especially on the weekends,” says Brian Whited, M.D., CEO of Mayo Clinic Health System in Cannon Falls, Lake City, and Red Wing. “We believe patients will have better access to care and an overall improved experience as a result of these changes.”\

Some conditions that may be treated in the Same Day Clinic include:

Allergies

Minor Sprains/Strains

Acute Headache

Splinter Removal

Rashes

Upper Respiratory

Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea (72 hours or less)

Stitch Removal

Acute Eye Problems

Sore Throat

Bites

Ear Pain

Bladder/Urinary Tract Infection

Minor Burns

Patients who need care outside of these hours and patients who have more complex issues will be directed to the Emergency Department. Primary Care clinic hours are remain unchanged and are Monday - Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule a Primary Care appointment or Same Day Clinic appointment, call 651-267-5000. Learn more about the Same Day Clinic.